PrintWe congratulate the 2009 AFT Innovation Fund grantees. The local union names below link to full descriptions of their winning ideas.
ABC Federation of Teachers—to build on its successful partnership with the district, moving collaboration and decision-making to the schoolhouse for 10 high-needs schools.
Broward Teachers Union—to develop a new compensation plan for education professionals based on multiple measures of student learning.
Illinois Federation of Teachers—to design and pilot a new collaborative contract negotiating model for charter schools.
New York State United Teachers and Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals—a joint effort to create a meaningful teacher evaluation system supported by an expanded Peer Assistance and Review program.
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers—to create 10 new community schools providing wraparound services for students.
Saint Paul Federation of Teachers—to develop CareerTeacher, a new grow-your-own approach to teacher recruitment.
San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel—to design a forward-thinking plan to increase enrollment and create in-district charter schools.
